Ingredients: 1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
3 cups beef broth
3 cups V-8 juice
3/4 Cup water
1/4 tsp thyme
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 Cups mixed frozen vegetables
2/3 Cup alphabet macaroni
Brown beef in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Drain. Add broth, vegetable juice, water, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; add vegetables and macaroni. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.